SA DANCE
FESTIVAL
2023


ABOUT
A community of creators, connected through dance. Inspiring self-expression, growth and limitless potential. Here, we trun every step into a story to be told. A celebration of the essence of humanity through movement.
COUNTDOWN IS ON!
PEP RIGANO
“My highlight is seeing so many young performers in their element, training with our nation’s best, as one community”
DIRECTOR
MEGAN SURACE
“I think SADF is the ultimate opportunity for dancers to come together and immerse themselves in the joy of performing art”
DIRECTOR
WHO
The South Australian Dance Festival was born in 2017 when Kim Grant-Taylor and Pep Rigano merged forces with one simple goal - to create something unique for our state. At the time, opportunities for dancers to connect with choreographers, train with the nation’s top teachers, and build networks beyond their own studio weren’t easily accessible. So, they built an event that brought those opportunities right to us. A space to celebrate the talent we have here, the strength of our community, and the incredible potential of young dancers who dream of working in the industry.
But it’s not just about the students. We’ve always believed in supporting the people behind the scenes - our studio owners, teachers, and directors. The role demands endless energy, creativity, and leadership, so we created the INSPIRE Teachers Conference as a space to recharge, reconnect, and share ideas with like-minded educators.
Now in 2025, the festival is bigger and more vibrant than ever. Led by Megan Surace and Pep Rigano, it continues to be a dynamic celebration of everything we love about dance.